Employment

Shelburne Museum Native American Artist Program

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Inaugural Native American Artist Program offered by Shelburne Museum, in Shelburne, Vermont. Through the generous support of the Lilly Endowment’s Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative, Shelburne Museum is offering $18,500 each to three selected artists to pursue a creative project that responds to Shelburne Museum’s historical collection of Indigenous art and to develop and lead related public programs. Applications will be accepted through January 8, 2027. Selected artists will participate in program activities from March 2027 through March 2028.  

As we prepare for the opening of the Perry Center for Native American Art in June 2027, we are dedicated to supporting contemporary Indigenous artists as they create original work, engage with Shelburne Museum’s historical collections, and share their processes with their communities and the Museum’s broad audience. In keeping with the Lilly Endowment’s Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative, and to celebrate the opening of a new building housing a historical collection, artists are invited to propose a creative project that responds to the theme of “Spirituality Across Time.” Proposals should address the following prompts:

• What does spirituality mean to you? This can be broadly defined – for example: ideas of land, kinship, or social responsibility. Please note: Artists are not asked to share sensitive or ceremonial knowledge.
• Past: What can you learn from museum collections? How does your work relate to the work of earlier artists?
• Present: How do cultural narratives, protocols, and beliefs shape your art? What impact do you and your art have on your community?
• Future: What does this project contribute to the future of Native American art and culture? How might future generations engage with this work?

The Native American Artist Program is open to artists working in any medium, including but not limited to, fine art, literature, and performing arts. Selected artists will be expected to visit Shelburne Museum for approximately four days in the summer/fall of 2027 to view the historical collections, engage with Museum visitors by designing and implementing educational programming (with support from Shelburne Museum educators), and consult on future collection-based initiatives, programs, and/or exhibitions. The Native American Artist Program will culminate with a virtual presentation in the winter/spring of 2028, in which artists will present their completed works to audiences in both Vermont and their home communities. Artists will also be expected to arrange for professional documentation (paid for by Shelburne Museum) of work completed during the duration of the Native American Artist Program. Acceptance into the Native American Artist Program does not guarantee the exhibition or acquisition of artwork by Shelburne Museum.

Thank you for sharing this notice with your networks and interested applicants. Artists at all stages of their careers are invited to apply. Please, do not hesitate to reach out with any questions to:
Victoria Sunnergren, Associate Curator of Native American Art
vsunnergren@shelburnemuseum.org

Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 8, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Award: $18,500 each to three artists

The awarded amount includes both an Artist Stipend and the funds for travel, food, and lodging required for each artist to visit Shelburne Museum. Please note that other than funds for documentation as noted below, this Program does not offer additional funding for travel, materials, or other costs. The award will be paid in installments over the course of the Program according to the timeline below.

Requirements:

• Artists will complete the work proposed in their application. If indicated in the proposal, a “complete” work may be part of a larger, ongoing artwork, rather than a finished piece.
• Artist will participate in monthly virtual meetings with Museum staff to provide updates on the project.
• Artists will visit Shelburne Museum for approximately four days in the summer/fall of 2027 to experience the Museum’s collection of historical items and, as relevant, to consult with Museum staff on their care and interpretation. Artists will pay all necessary travel, lodging, and food costs for this trip out of the $18,500 award.
• During this onsite visit, the artist will also be expected to lead a series of public programs, planned collaboratively with Shelburne Museum staff. Programs may include but are not limited to: artist talks, demonstrations, teacher workshops, performances, etc. Please note that additional honoraria will not be awarded for these programs.
• Artists will participate in a virtual presentation in winter/spring 2028 to discuss their artistic practice and their work during the Program.
• In consultation with the Museum, artists will arrange professional photography, videography, or other forms of documentation as appropriate, of their work. Shelburne Museum will cover expenses for this documentation, up to $1,500. Note: This is in addition to the $18,500 award.

Timeline:

• January 8, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time: Deadline to apply
• January-February 2027: Applications will be reviewed by a committee of practicing Native American artists and Shelburne Museum staff.
• March 2027: Museum communicates decisions to all applicants. First payment of $8,500 dispersed to accepted artists, pending all required paperwork.
• March-April 2027: Preliminary virtual meeting between artists and Museum staff, to learn more about the historical collections and to discuss timing of site visit and potential scope of collaborative programming artists will lead during this visit.
• June-October 2027: Artists visit Shelburne Museum. Specific dates to be determined in consultation with Museum staff.
• August 2027: Second payment of $5,000 dispersed to accepted artists, following the completed visit to Shelburne Museum.
• Before February 2028: Artists work with Shelburne Museum to arrange professional photography or other documentation of the artist’s work.
• February-March 2028: Artists participate in virtual presentation. Specific dates to be determined in consultation with Museum staff.
• March 2028: Final payment of $5,000 dispersed to accepted artists, following participation in the virtual presentation.

Application Process: To apply, email the following materials to artistprogram@shelburnemuseum.org by the deadline:

1. Native American Artist Program Application Form (.pdf)
2. Resume (.docx or .pdf)
3. 6 Examples of work made within the past five years (.jpg, .png, .mp4, .wmv, or similar)
4. Proof of Tribal Affiliation (Tribal ID, CDIB, Artist’s Letter, or other documentation; scan, .jpg, .png, .pdf, or similar)
5. Optional: Audio or Video Responses to application questions, if relevant

About Shelburne Museum

Founded in 1947 by trailblazing folk art collector Electra Havemeyer Webb (1888–1960), Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont, is the largest art and history museum in northern New England and Vermont’s foremost public resource for visual art and material culture. The Museum’s 45-acre campus is comprised of 39 buildings including the Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education and Webb Gallery featuring important American paintings by Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses, John Singleton Copley and many more. Construction is underway for the Perry Center for Native American Art, designed in close partnership with Indigenous voices and devoted to the stewardship and exhibition of the Native American art in the museum’s care, scheduled to open in 2027. For more information, please visit shelburnemuseum.org.  

About the Perry Center for Native American Art

The Perry Center for Native American Art will be devoted to the exhibition and care of the Museum’s collection of more than 700 Indigenous items from 389 Tribal Nations. In planning for the Perry Center, Shelburne Museum was intentional in collaborating with Tribal Nations and culture bearers whose works are represented in the collection. The result is a building and integrated landscape design that honors the traditional stewards of the site and is referential to the many cultures whose items will be housed in the Center.

The Perry Center for Native American Art is planned to be an 11,200 square-foot, highly sustainable structure designed to serve as a welcoming space for Tribal members and scholars to study and engage with the collection and that will reimagine the museum experience for all visitors.

The Perry Center is being designed by Annum Architects of Boston and Two Row Architect of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation, joining together firms with depth of experience in both major museum and Indigenous projects. Landscape design is by Reed Hilderbrand of Cambridge, Massachusetts, a practice with extensive experience designing landscapes that seamlessly integrate with architecture.

Integral to the project is collaboration with more than 100 Indigenous partners, who advised on cultural protocols and design considerations, and care and conservation of the collection. In addition, insight and guidance about the building and landscape design were taken from listening sessions—a series of Talking Circles—led by Indigenous-owned Two Row Architects that included leadership and culture bearers of the local Abenaki, the traditional stewards of the site, along with Tribal Nations represented in the Museum’s collection of more than 500 items.

For more information about the Perry Center for Native American Art, please visit shelburnemuseum.org/about/perry-center-for-native-american-art/.

About the Collection

The Museum collection is comprised of more than 700 Indigenous items from 389 Tribal Nations across the continent. Some of the items were on display until the 1990s when evolving professional standards prompted deinstallation for reinterpretation with appropriate cultural sensitivity. The collection includes baskets, clothing, and textiles primarily created by Plains and Northwest Coast Tribal Nations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Recently, Shelburne Museum became stewards of the Perry Collection through the generosity of Teressa “Teri” Perry, in memory of her late husband Anthony “Tony” Perry, a restaurateur and businessman with close ties to Vermont and Colorado. The Perry Collection is remarkable for its depth, breadth, and quality, including pottery, garments, footwear, dolls, and other items predominantly from Plains, Prairie, and Southwest peoples. The Perry Collection amplifies and diversifies the Native American materials already stewarded by the Museum. Together, the collections represent more than 389 Tribal Nations, presenting an opportunity to collaborate with these and other Tribal Nations in the study of both historical and contemporary Indigenous material culture and art in a manner intentionally accessible to students, scholars, and visitors.

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Please share this notice with your networks and interested applicants. Artists at all stages of their careers are invited to apply. Please, do not hesitate to reach out with any questions to:

Victoria Sunnergren, Associate Curator of Native American Art
vsunnergren@shelburnemuseum.org

Shelburne Museum Native American Artist Program
artistprogram@shelburnemuseum.org

Position Type: Year-round, Full-Time, Staff Position
Department: Protection Services
Reports To: Director of Protection Services
Hourly Rate: $20.00/hour (2nd Shift $1/differential & 3rd Shift $5/differential)

Weekends and some holidays are required. Holidays are paid out at 2.5 times hourly rate. This is a year-round, full time, benefited position.

Protection Services is responsible for the security and safety at all times of the Museum’s collections, buildings, grounds, staff, and visitors.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for providing a secure environment within the Museum’s campus.
• Officers insure the art collection remains safe, yet accessible to visitors.
• Monitor activity and provide professional assistance to Museum guests as needed.
• Responsible for performing all aspects of Shelburne Museum security operations.  
• Conducts vehicle and foot patrols, conducts inspections of buildings and grounds, prepares reports, and monitors equipment.
• Provides information and assistance to visitors and staff in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Provides first response in the case of emergency.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Security training preferred.
• Security and customer service experience required.
• Knowledge of alarm systems is helpful.
• First Responder medical training a plus.
• Valid Vermont driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Applicants must exhibit professional dress and grooming.
• Ability to effectively perform all required duties during severe weather conditions, climb and descend stairs repeatedly, walk long distances, stand at a fixed post for extended periods, lift and carry moderate to heavy items, and work extended hours along with some weekends and holidays.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D and Short/Long-Term Disability.
• Combined time off up to 160 hours per year, 8 hours for your birthday, and 8 hours for community service leave.
• Employees may contribute to the Museum’s Retirement plan, effective 1st of the month following their start date. After one year of service employees are eligible for a 2% Match and 3% Safe Harbor contribution, paid for by the Museum.
• Other benefits include free Museum access for immediate family members and an employee discount at the Museum store and café.

To apply:
Please email our Human Resources department at HR@shelburnemuseum.org and provide a Cover Letter and an updated Resume (PDF format preferred). For more information, visit our careers page: https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a clear background check.

Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights.

Carpenter
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Department: Preservation and Landscape
Reports To: Lead Carpenter
Salary Range: $27.00–$30.00 DOE

Position Summary

The Carpenter performs skilled carpentry, preservation, maintenance, and repair work across Shelburne Museum’s 40 historic buildings and other Museum facilities. This position works on a wide variety of projects, ranging from historic building repairs and restoration to general maintenance, exhibit support, custom shop projects, and seasonal needs.

Working under the direction of the Lead Carpenter and Director of Preservation and Facilities, the Carpenter completes assigned work using both traditional and modern construction techniques while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship, safety, and respect for historic resources. The Carpenter may assist with volunteers on projects and is responsible for maintaining accurate records of ongoing and completed work through the Museum’s PropertyTrak system.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform a wide range of skilled carpentry, preservation, maintenance, repair, and restoration work on historic and non-historic structures and Museum facilities.
• Complete assigned projects involving a variety of building components and materials, including structural and architectural elements, interior and exterior finishes, doors, windows, floors, roofs, trim, and other building features.
• Assess existing conditions and perform appropriate repairs, restoration, installation, and maintenance using modern and traditional construction techniques.
• Construct gallery cases, exhibit components, display elements, and other custom shop projects.
• Maintain accurate records of ongoing and completed projects in the Museum’s PropertyTRAK work order management system, including project updates, materials, labor, photographs, notes, and completion details.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, additional needs, and completed work to the Lead Carpenter.
• Assist with Museum volunteers participating in Preservation and Facilities projects by demonstrating proper techniques and supporting safe and appropriate completion of work.
• Safely operate and maintain carpentry tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and other equipment.
• Respond to carpentry and building maintenance requests according to established priorities.
• Assist with seasonal and event-related work, including exhibit installation and deinstallation, building preparation, snow removal, tent setup, and equipment installation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and follow Museum safety and preservation practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in carpentry, preservation trades, construction, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience performing skilled carpentry, repair, maintenance, or restoration work.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, tools, and safe work practices.
• Experience working with historic structures, preservation projects, or traditional construction methods preferred.
• Ability to interpret measurements, drawings, instructions, and project documentation.
• Strong craftsmanship, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects while collaborating effectively with others.
• Experience using work order or project tracking systems preferred; ability to effectively utilize the Museum’s PropertyTrak system required.
• Experience with additional trades such as timber framing, roofing, masonry, plaster, painting, or finish work is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Climb ladders, bend, kneel, perform repetitive motions, and work in confined spaces.
• Work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
• Safely work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and other elevated work areas as required.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including snow removal and moving materials, tools, and equipment.

Hours

7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

Terms

The Carpenter is a full-time, full-benefits, hourly, non-exempt, employment-at-will position.

Compensation and Benefits

Full Museum benefits package including health, dental, and generous paid time off. Spectacular working environment; committed, friendly co-workers; discount at the Museum Store and Café; passes to the Museum to share with friends and family; and reciprocal benefits at regional museums and attractions.

To Apply

Please email our Human Resources department at HR@shelburnemuseum.org and provide a Cover Letter and Resume (PDF format preferred). For more information, visit our careers page: https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a clear background check.

Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.

Development Operations Manager 
Position Type: Year Round, Full-time Exempt, Staff Position 
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000/ year 
Department: Development 
Reports To: Director of Development 

Join Shelburne Museum during an exciting time of growth and transformation! As the largest art and history museum in northern New England, we are dedicated to enhancing our vibrant cultural landscape. We invite you to become a key member of our expanding and dynamic Development team as our Development Operations Manager.

Role Overview:

The Development Operations Manager serves as an essential member of the Development team who instills best practices in the science of fundraising. In this new role, you will be responsible for managing the overall operational efficiencies of the Development department including overseeing and optimizing the use of the Museum’s donor database (Raiser’s Edge/NXT), managing gift entry and acknowledgement processes, generating complex reports, overseeing the department budget, and managing Development events. The Development Operations Manager must be highly analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and possess a solid understanding of fundraising fundamentals.  

The position reports to the Director of Development and participates as a team member of a highly effective fundraising department to manage operations and administrative functions for all Development activities. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Manage the donor database (Raiser’s Edge/NXT), serving as the primary system administrator for the Development team, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency through audits, cleanup, and adherence to departmental standards.
• Develop and deliver reports, dashboards, and analysis to support fundraising strategy, campaign tracking, donor segmentation, portfolio management, and revenue growth. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee gift entry and acknowledgement processes across all revenue streams, ensuring timely and accurate donor communications.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development on operational planning, prioritization, and implementation of departmental initiatives. Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency and support data-driven decision-making. Identify and implement process improvements across systems and workflows.
• Manage department budget, including revenue and expenses. Partner with Finance on reconciliation, reporting, wire transfers, and audit preparation. Work with Director of Development to regularly monitor income and expense forecasts against goals.
• Manage the planning and execution of Development events, including cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events, including managing logistics such as invitations, RSVP tracking, guest lists, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to support event promotion and donor engagement.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy by supporting strong communication and engagement across departments and collaborating with colleagues to advance fundraising initiatives. Build and maintain effective working relationships with donors, volunteers, andcommunity partners in support of Development activities.
• Provide onboarding, training, and ongoing support to Development staff on CRM systems, reporting tools, fundraising processes, and operational best practices.
• Manage vendor relationships for development platforms and tools includingBlackbaud/Raiser’s Edge NXT, TAM, Omatic, MyEmma.
• Maintain departmental administrative operations including calendar coordination, meeting support, mail processing, invoice and check requests, and related administrative needs.
• Provide regular reporting on fundraising performance, campaign progress, and departmental activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Museum strategic priorities.

Supervisory Responsibility: Directly supervises the Development Coordinator. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of operations or development management experience, with at least 2–3 years working within a Development team; experience in museums, cultural institutions, or the non-profit sector preferred.

General Requirements: 

• Proficiency with databases or donor management systems/CRMs (Raiser’s Edge/NXTpreferred) and other integrated information systems to support fundraising, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with budgeting, financial administration, and tracking; ability to manage reconciliations, budgets, and campaign reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and proactively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity; ability to safeguard confidential information. Comfortable with high-profile individuals.
• Experience with event coordination and hospitality preferred.
• Collaborative team player with a flexible, positive attitude.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to guide planning and strategy.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends for events and museum activities.

Physical Requirements: 

• Able to stand for extended periods and work at a computer for long durations 
• Comfortable walking up and down stairs multiple times daily 
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds 
• Able to actively participate in physical aspects of event setup and breakdown 

Schedule: Monday–Friday with evenings and weekends as needed. Weekend availability is required. In-person position based in Shelburne, VT.

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D and Short/Long-Term Disability. 
• Combined time off up to 160 hours per year, 8 hours for your birthday, and 8 hours for community service leave. 
• Employees may contribute to the Museum’s Retirement plan, effective 1st of the month following their start date. After one year of service employees are eligible for a 2% Match and 3% Safe Harbor contribution, paid for by the Museum.  
• Other benefits include free Museum access for immediate family members and an employee discount at the Museum store and café.  

To apply: 

Please email our Human Resources department at HR@shelburnemuseum.org and provide a Cover Letter and Resume (PDF format preferred). For more information, visit our careers page: https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a clear background check. 

Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights. 

Museum Store Sales Associate
Position Type: Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly
Department: Museum Store
Reports To: Visitor Services & Museum Store Manager
Pay Range: $15.50/hour

Museum Store Sales associates are expected to be helpful and knowledgeable about the store merchandise as well as the Museum including the Museum’s collection, special events and exhibits.

• Support the store, visitor services, admissions, and operation of the carousel
• Greet and assist customers in a friendly manner
• Operate computerized cash registers
• Restock and clean the store daily
• Operate the Museum’s carousel while upholding strict safety regulations

   

Experience and Skills:
Positive and friendly attitude, previous experience working with public necessary and experience with computerized registers along with cash handling preferred. Must be able to vacuum and do light maintenance.

Working Conditions:
Applicants must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

Schedule Requirements:
The season is May – October 2026, with the possibility to extend through January 1st, 2027 for Winter Lights. Must be available at least two days a week and have a flexible schedule. Weekends and holidays a must. Hours may vary due to visitor attendance.

Compensation:
$15.50/hour. Spectacular working environment, committed, friendly co-workers, discount at the Museum Store and Café, passes to the Museum to share with friends and family, and reciprocal benefits at regional museums and attractions.

Position: Director of Finance
Reports to: Director & CEO
Location: Shelburne, VT
Salary: $120,000 – $130,000/year, depending on experience, plus generous benefits
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

About Shelburne Museum
Shelburne Museum is one of the most beloved institutions in Vermont.  In addition to being the largest art and history museum in northern New England, it is also a place that offers new perspectives through dynamic special exhibits and educational programs. The Museum’s 45-acre campus includes 39 buildings to explore and 22 beautiful gardens for contemplation.  The new Perry Center for Native American Art opens in 2027.

Shelburne Museum is also one of the best places to work in Vermont. The Museum offers a welcoming and collaborative culture to team members who are eager to build and shape their community.

The Role
Reporting to the Director & CEO of Shelburne Museum, the Director of Finance manages an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million and directly oversees the Museum’s financial and risk management operations. This dynamic and collaborative role formulates the Museum’s financial strategy along with metrics tied to that strategy, and is actively involved in the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve organization assets and report accurate financial results. The Director of Finance spends about 70% of their time with tactical responsibilities and about 30% with strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Museum’s senior financial leader, partnering with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and Department Directors to develop and execute financial strategies that support organizational mission, operational priorities, and long-term sustainability.
• Work closely with the Museum Director to establish clear financial objectives and provide strategic financial guidance on organizational priorities.
• Advise leadership on financial performance, risk, and the financial implications of strategic initiatives and new business models.
• Lead all aspects of financial management including accounting, finance, FP&A, treasury, investments, payroll, fixed assets, and contract oversight.
• Direct annual budgeting, multi-year financial planning, and long-term forecasting (including departmental, capital, and strategic initiatives), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and monitoring performance across all departments.
• Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis, including monthly financial statements, KPIs, variance analysis, and management reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Manage organizational liquidity, including cash flow forecasting, working capital, and treasury operations, as well as oversight of endowment investments and performance against policy objectives.
• Lead audit, tax, and compliance functions, including coordination of the annual independent audit, preparation of tax filings, adherence to GAAP and Uniform Guidance, and maintenance of strong internal controls and financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and grant requirements by working closely with the Development Department to monitor grants, restricted funding, and adherence to grant guidelines.
• Oversee financial risk management, including contract review, insurance programs, and mitigation of financial and operational risks.
• Serve as primary liaison to Board committees (including Audit and other assigned committees), providing regular reporting on financial performance, risk, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as executive owner of the ERP financial system (Abila MIP Fund Accounting) and financial planning tools, ensuring system integrity and effective reporting capabilities.
• Oversee preparation of long-term balance sheet planning, including multi-year projections and financial sustainability modeling.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on benefits administration, including vendor selection, 401(k) reporting, nondiscrimination testing, and Form 5500 filings.
• Oversee and support revenue-generating operations including the Museum Store, Visitor Services, Facility Rentals, and Café, ensuring financial oversight and alignment with budget expectations.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to Finance Department staff, including an Accountant and Accounting Clerk.

Skills & Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of Non-Profit Accounting experience
• BS in accounting or related field
• CPA, CMA or MBA strongly preferred
• Supervisory experience required
• Background in non-profit accounting preferred
• Strong analytical capabilities including financial planning, forecasting and data analysis
• A strategic team-oriented player with sound technical skills, analytical ability and strong operational focus
• Strong cultural competence and appreciation for working with diverse teams
• Experience in leading the financial aspects of an eight-figure capital campaign and large building project preferred
• Strong communication, influencing and listening skills both written and spoken
• Well versed in retirement benefit planning, investments, general liability insurance and knowledge of group insurance benefits a plus
• Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with all departments
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office suite
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Must be available to travel to Board meetings

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D and Short/Long-Term Disability.  The Museum pays 76% of the cost for employee, spouse, and/or family medical coverage.
• Health Reimbursement Account with individual reimbursement up to $3,650 and family reimbursement up to $7,300 per year.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Combined time off up to 160 hours per year, 8 hours for your birthday, and 8 hours for community service leave.
• 12 paid holidays
• Employees may contribute to the Museum’s Retirement plan, effective 1st of the month following their start date. After one year of service employees are eligible for a 2% Match and 3% Safe Harbor contribution, paid for by the Museum.
• Other benefits include free Museum access for immediate family members and an employee discount at the Museum store and café.
• Flexibility for one remote work day per week and for accommodating life and family needs.

To Apply:

 Apply here

Disclaimer: What is listed above is representative of the position’s responsibilities but is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change during employment at the company’s discretion. Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP and our client do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. 

Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search. Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and cover letter. While we appreciate all interest in this exciting opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.

Visitor Guide
Position Type: Seasonal; Part-Time, and Full-Time 
Position Location: On-site (Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT) 
Department: Education 
Salary: $15.50 per hour/ 14-38 hours per week 
Reports to: Manager of Guides, Group Tours, and Volunteers 

We are looking for enthusiastic, curious, dedicated, and flexible Visitor Guides to join our seasonal team of public ambassadors. 

The Visitor Guide role is an opportunity to combine your people skills with your interest in history, art, and related fields in a varied and beautiful environment. Visitor Guides at Shelburne Museum are a dedicated and friendly group of co-workers who play a critical role in orienting our diverse visitors, making them feel welcome at the museum, and helping them engage with the Museum’s exhibits and collections. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, friendly and approachable demeanors, and the ability to adapt their presentation styles to suit different audiences, ranging from children to adults. 

Responsibilities: 

• Commit to working at least three (3) days per week for the duration of the 2026 Visitor season (May 9 – October 25, 2026).  
• Check in and out promptly for daily shifts and breaks: 9:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with 45 minutes for lunch and a 15-minute break. 
• Visitor Guides are expected to work at least one weekend day per week and some holidays. 
• Attend 3-5 days of paid training in early May (dates TBA) and periodic paid training sessions held during the public season. 
• Greet visitors upon arrival in the building where you are working, making them feel welcome and offering a very brief orientation of what the building displays. 
• Let visitors know that you are available to provide information and answer questions should they want to learn more; assess visitors’ level of interest and respond accordingly. 
• Communicate proactively with relevant staff members to ensure the comfort and safety of all visitors and objects.  
   

Qualifications and Desired Skills: 

• Equivalent of two or more years of college is preferred but not required. 
• At least two years of experience working with the public is highly desirable. 
• Experience with customer service and communication skills is highly desirable. 
• Prior work as an educator and/or prior experience in a museum or related organization will be considered assets. 
• Understanding of teamwork reflected in flexibility, commitment, and reliability.  
• Desire to learn about the museum’s diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) initiatives through periodic paid training and workshops. 
• Comfort working independently at times as well as cooperatively with supervisors, fellow guides, and staff from across the museum. 
• Enthusiasm for making the museum welcoming and inclusive for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, including children. 
• Some locations on campus have stairs and involve walking and/or standing. Please see Access Statement below; reasonable accommodation will be provided. 

Access Statement:  

Shelburne Museum is committed to enhancing accessibility and inclusion for our employees and visitors. We will take steps to ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided to perform essential duties. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Bailey Moody, Human Resources, at 802-985-0881 or email HR@shelburnemuseum.org.  

Shuttle Driver 
Position Type: Seasonal; Part-Time
Position Location: On-site (Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT) 
Department: Education 
Salary: $15.50 per hour/ 14-38 hours per week 
Reports to: Manager of Guides, Group Tours, and Volunteers  

Description: 
Shuttle drivers operate our shuttle buses and provide basic daily maintenance. They represent the Shelburne Museum as staff ambassadors and belong to a community of learners dedicated to sharing their enthusiasm and appreciation for art, history, and culture.

Shuttle drivers (1) facilitate transportation to our visitors on the Museum (2) greet and orient visitors to the Museum grounds along their route, (3) operate vehicle with acute attention to safety, (4) assist visitors boarding and exiting the shuttle as needed. The shuttle runs in all kinds of weather, during daily Museum hours, and occasional evenings for special hours and/or events.    

Requirements: 
The equivalent of two or more years of college, preferred; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is highly desirable, but not required.  Applicants should enjoy working with the public and have an interest in history, art, and culture. Experience with customer service and/or working with children is desirable. Clean driving record required. Must be available minimum of two days a week including at least one weekend day. 

Compensation and Benefits: 
$15.50/hour. Spectacular working environment; friendly co-workers; discount at the Museum Store and Café; passes to the museum to share with friends and family; and reciprocal benefits at regional museums and attractions. 

To Apply: 
To apply, please visit our careers page, https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/, to download the Employment Application. We request that a completed Employment Application be sent, along with a Resume, to hr@shelburnemuseum.org.